TOUR ETNA'S ICONIC ESTATES

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TENUTA RUSSO

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delle Vigne dell’Etna

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For centuries, Etna’s winegrowers have used dry-stone walls to terrace the volcano’s steep slopes for use as vineyards.
Constructed by hand, using lava rocks, Etna’s dry-stone walls were added to the UNESCO List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2018.
The existence of dry-stone walls is now threatened because they are considered an obstacle to modern cultivation practices. The support of the international community is essential to preserving this vital part of Etna’s traditional agricultural heritage.

Online Courses

Our distance learning programs are designed to help beginners, wine experts, and journalists discover the wines of Mount Etna on their own terms. We offer a la carte courses and certificate programs that fit every schedule.

In this introductory course we talk about the wines being made on Mount Etna, Europe’s largest active volcano, in sunny Sicily.

What our graduates are saying about this course

This course is very informative, I am currently working with Sicilian wines so I learned a lot. It’s definitely making me more successful at work.

— A. Hanson, USA

I really enjoyed taking the course. It was quite informative for a beginner and sparked my enthusiasm to take it further.

— L. Large, Sicily

Eccezionale!!! Per chi è Italiano come me, l’ho consiglio vivamente spiegato in maniera chiara è facile da comprendere.
Serve un livello medio d’Inglese.

— G. Messina, Italy

HIGH-LEVEL COURSES

ETNA AMBASSADOR CERTIFICATE™

This long-form in-person certificate program is perfect for journalists, sommeliers, anyone working with Italian wines, or wine students in search of a deeper understanding of the volcanic wines made on Etna.

Next Course:

May 2025, in Sicily

ETNA SCHOLAR CERTIFICATE

The Etna Scholar Certificate is for students who have completed the Etna Ambassador™ training and wish to become a permanent member of the Etna community by completing a publishable research project.

OTHER ETNA EXPERIENCES

We offer experiences for wine professionals and enthusiasts. All experiences are custom-designed and private unless otherwise communicated. They include various options for vineyard and winery visits, typical Sicilian foods, expert-led education courses, tastings, and other services. Contact us for general information, or send us an email at info@etnawineschool.com

FIVE ETNA ICONS / OUR DI-VINO TOURS

Join our half-day or full-day tour of Etna’s iconic terraced vineyards while enjoying wines from each estate and a Sicilian lunch paired with Etna wines. Contact us to request this experience.

DAY COURSES

Our Half-Day Courses and Full-Day Courses include expert-led visits to vineyards, wineries, and other unique settings on Mount Etna. For those interested in experiences longer than our Two-Day Course, we are able to create multi-day programs on request. Contact us to request this experience.

VOLCANO + WINE

We know you’re curious. We are too. Some times understanding Etna wines means you have to go to the source. This experience goes up the volcano before we even arrive at the winery for a wine lunch and tour of the facility. If you’re up for it (we know you are) send us a flare and we’ll get you there. (Minimum 4 Guests)

STYLIZED WINE COURSES

Do you love sparkling wines or natural wines? Or maybe you like sweet wines or wines grown on volcanic craters? We have one course designed specifically for those interested in vintage variations and other experiences dedicated exclusively to grape varieties or old vines. Whatever your passion, we’ve got you covered. All you have to do is ask.